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How Worried Should Venezuela’s Maduro Be?
With less than a month before Venezuelan elections on July 28, incumbent President Nicolás Maduro has signaled a willingness to restart direct talks with Washington.
If Maduro secures another victory, bolstered by the banning and arrest of opposition figures, he will extend his rule for another six years.
Maduro announced that negotiations with the U.S. would begin imminently, presumably seeking a pre-election boost by hinting at the possibility of easing crippling economic sanctions.
Among the nine opposition candidates, the spotlight is on González Urrutia, who stands in for María Machado, the opposition candidate barred by Maduro on dubious charges.
Machado's popularity and fiery rhetoric have galvanized the opposition, creating a sense of urgency for Maduro.
The opposition, represented by the Unitary Platform coalition, is gaining momentum.
Despite Urrutia being a stand-in, Machado's involvement in his campaign keeps the opposition’s spirit alive.
Her exclusion from the race has only heightened the stakes, as she had already won the opposition primaries before being barred.
Maduro's call for "urgent" talks with Washington aims to reinstate discussions that collapsed earlier due to his violation of a temporary sanctions relief agreement.
This relief was conditioned on conducting free and fair elections, a promise Maduro broke by targeting opposition figures.
The breach led to the reinstatement of most sanctions in April when the initial six-month relief period ended.
While Maduro's announcement appeared unilateral, the White House has expressed openness to dialogue.
Meanwhile, geopolitical maneuvers further complicate the situation.
This month, two Russian naval ships docked in Venezuela, signaling support for Maduro and reminding Washington that Putin is closely monitoring the developments.
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For retail traders, these political and economic upheavals present significant opportunities in the energy market.
The Venezuelan elections and potential shifts in U.S. sanctions policy can lead to volatility, impacting oil prices and offering lucrative trading prospects.
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